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Holiday Traditions: Tips for When You Don’t Agree

The holidays are here, but not everything brings good cheer! What do you do when you don’t agree with popular holiday traditions? One expat mom in the Netherlands shares her tips. “Phew, he’s gone,” I sigh with relief. “Who’s gone?” asks my husband. “You know who.” The “you know who” I have in mind is …

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Celebrate Winter Solstice Like a Northern European

Have you ever heard of the winter solstice? It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, something that was widely celebrated in many Northern European cultures before Christianity – and Christmas – arrived in the region. In fact, many traditions that we associate with Christmas, for example Christmas trees and Christmas …

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Celebrating Christmas Musical Traditions Around the World

In the western world, Christmas is big. While retail stores start marketing in late September, the general public doesn’t get into the spirit until Thanksgiving Day; largely masked by Black Friday – the day you stand in line to get the best deals of the year! The shopping is a big part, but an even …

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